Technology & Innovation Should Your Business Invest in Technology Now? The big takeaway Your customers will respond to offerings that are genuinely useful and helpful to them, even in an economic downturn. The key is investing in innovation that adds value, rather than chasing what’s trendy. Need proof? Beauty giant L’Oreal has invested more in research and development every year, even in tough times. That […] Salesforce January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 5 min read Technology & InnovationShoppersResults & InvestmentDept. HBCExecutivesEconomyStrategyData & InsightsInsight ProvidersMetaverseMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationConsumersMarketing: SocialMerchandisingTargetTech: AR and VR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces CVS Health launches Community Equity Alliance WOONSOCKET, R.I. —CVS Health announced a new initiative that will address barriers to care in underserved communities across the country. The CVS Health Community Equity Alliance is being established to expand the community health worker workforce, enhance connections between health care institutions and communities and address disparities in heart health and mental health outcomes. The Alliance […] MMR January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 3 min read Health & WellnessCVSAssociatesDept. HBCPartnershipsStrategyESG and CSRTechnology & InnovationOmnichannelData & InsightsDept. NonfoodExecutivesInclusivityMarketing: SocialGoogle 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Meijer Grocery format debuts with two new stores GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Supercenter pioneer Meijer opened its first two Meijer Grocery stores in the Detroit metro area on Friday, introducing a more streamlined, food-focused shopping experience to customers in communities where there is no room for a full-sized Meijer store. “As a company, we’ve opened more than 500 supercenters, neighborhood markets and Meijer […] MMR January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 3 min read MeijerBrick and MortarShoppersDept. GroceryStore LocationPhilanthropyDept. FreshExecutivesDept. RefrigeratedDept. PerimeterPartnershipsDept. BakeryDept. HBCDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliMarketing: In StoreTech: CashierlessInclusivityHealth & WellnessDept. NonfoodEconomyDept. PharmacyDeliveryTechnology & InnovationBOPIS 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants Chipotle seeks to hire 15,000 restaurant workers ahead of busy spring months [[ Getty Images Chipotle Mexican Grill is seeking to hire 15,000 restaurant workers ahead of its busiest time of the year, which runs from March to May. In recent months, restaurants have found it easier to attract and retain workers, a reversal after the labor crunch that ensued after pandemic lockdowns. However, the sector has […] CNBC January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 < 1 min read RestaurantsAssociatesTechnology & InnovationCOVID19EconomyHealth & WellnessConsumersMeta (Facebook)Dept. HBCData & InsightsPricing & PromotionsResults & InvestmentTargetInternational - North AmericaAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Translating trends into innovation: How beauty brands in APAC can stay relevant Today’s consumers want the beauty brands they use to source ingredients ethically, are transparent and authentic, appealing to the senses, and offer products with high efficacy. With this in mind, how can brands find the right balance of these trends while still delivering good value to their discerning consumers? In 2023, there will be a […] Mintel January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. HBCConsumersTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer How to Get Discovered by U.K. Retailers: Understanding British Consumers Before you launch your brand in the United Kingdom, it’s important to know what’s going on in today’s U.K. retail market as it may differ from the markets your brand currently has a presence in. Whether the British market is familiar territory or completely new, here’s a deep dive into understanding the U.K.’s marketplace, retailers, […] RangeMe January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 4 min read ConsumersSustainabilityVendorsInternational - UKPackagingGovernmentTescoHealth & WellnessEconomyShoppersInclusivityDept. GroceryData & InsightsDept. BeveragePredictions and ForecastsOmnichannelMarketing: SocialDept. PetOperations & Supply ChainDept. NonfoodDept. Adult BevResults & InvestmentESG and CSRDept. HBCAldiMarketing: In StoreTargetMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTechnology & InnovationAssociatesHoliday & EventsDept. FuelOwned Brands (Private Label)social commerceTrends: Food and BeverageTrends: RetailBrick and MortarInsight Providers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer How to Start a Retail Business Starting a business can be one of the most rewarding experiences of someone’s life, and the satisfaction that comes with owning a successful business can be life-changing. It isn’t all easy, but seeing your labor bear fruit can be worth the effort. Starting a retail business, in particular, is one of the most popular small […] RangeMe January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 8 min read ShoppersVendorsResults & InvestmentStrategyCompetitionTargetStore LocationDept. HBCMarketing: BrandOperations & Supply ChainDept. ApparelAssociatesTechnology & InnovationConsumersCustomer ExperienceLegal & CriminalDept. NonfoodDept. FreshPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesESG and CSRMarketing: SocialDept. Toys & GamesStart UpsPartnershipsData & InsightsBrick and MortarGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Sales of herbal immune supplements rise ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – During the final quarter of 2022, even as the U.S. grappled with a “tripledemic” of flu, RSV and COVID-19, unit sales of vitamins and health supplements declined over the prior year while average unit prices rose, according to shopper intelligence leader Catalina. A clear exception was Herbal Immune Supplements, unit sales of […] MMR January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 2 min read ShoppersDept. OTCData & InsightsMarketing: In StoreAgenciesHealth & WellnessCOVID19ConsumersData VisualizationDept. DairyDept. HBCDept. Natural / OrganicCannabisMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationPricing & PromotionsMarketing: Print 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Kristen Bell’s CBD skincare brand to shut down Happy Dance’s parent company, Cronos Group, has been exiting wholesale in its U.S. segment, which includes prestige brand Lord Jones. RetailDive January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. HBCCannabis 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation E-retailers Saks, Saks Off 5th, The Bay resort to layoffs amid turmoil in tech In 2021, HBC split the online and brick-and-mortar operations of its companies to gain financial and talent advantages. Now, all three spinoffs are cutting jobs. RetailDive January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationResults & InvestmentOperations & Supply ChainDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer To Experience the Future of Retail, You’ll Want to Go to the Store Over the past three years, most of us have done a lot more shopping online, so it’s easy to forget that while ecommerce is still growing, most retail commerce still happens in stores. In Q3 2022, ecommerce accounted for less than 15% of all retail sales. That means brick-and-mortar is still going strong, and not […] Retail TouchPoints January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 4 min read ShoppersConsumersMarketing: In StoreSustainabilityMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionBrick and MortarStore LocationDept. HBCMarketing: UGCDept. NonfoodThick DataESG and CSRDeliveryTrends: RetailPredictions and ForecastsTechnology & InnovationMarketing: SocialDept. ApparelRestaurantsStrategyFlagship StoresDept. AppliancesHealth & WellnessHoliday & EventsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMeta (Facebook)ShopifyStore FormatDept. Sporting goodsAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Channel: Drug CVS Health announces senior appointments CVS Health announced two executive appointments. David Joyner will rejoin the company as Executive Vice President and President of Pharmacy Services, while Amy Bricker has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer MMR January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 2 min read CVSHealth & WellnessExecutivesConsumersDept. HBCDept. PharmacyStrategyShoppersGovernmentMarketing: SocialStore LocationTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Walmart raises minimum wage as retail labor market remains tight In this article WMT Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT An employee arranges beauty product gift boxes displayed for sale at a Wal-Mart Stores Inc. location in Los Angeles, California. Patrick T. Fallon Bloomberg CNBC January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 < 1 min read WalmartAssociatesStore LocationDept. HBCBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC New look and formulas for haircare brand Tresemmé Tresemmé has revitalised its portfolio of haircare products for 2023 with the introduction of “improved” formulas, fresh pack designs and new pack sizes. Available in-store now, formulas containing Tresemmé’s ProStyle technology have rolled out across all variants, which the brand said contains an amino acid complex to help fortify and protect the internal microstructure of […] Talking Retail January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. HBCTechnology & InnovationMarketing: In StoreHealth & WellnessDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon Combines Prescriptions, Subscriptions In New Prime Service Amazon has unveiled a new subscriptions service that it says will allow Prime members to “receive all of their eligible generic medications for just $5 a month and have them delivered free to their door. Medications that treat more than 80 common conditions, such as high blood pressure, anxiety, and acid reflux, are included in […] MorningNewsBeat January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 3 min read AmazonHealth & WellnessAcquisitionShoppersAssociatesDept. HBCDept. PharmacyOwned Brands (Private Label)Pricing & PromotionsExecutivesLegal & CriminalTechnology & InnovationUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International Boots increase essentials range as the UK struggles with the cost of living In an effort to help customers, health and beauty retailer Boots have increased the ‘Boots Everday’ essentials range. The ‘Boots Everyday’ label was created to help… View Article The Retail Bulletin January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 < 1 min read International - UKDept. HBCHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon Deepens Prescription Options with RxPass for Prime Members Amazon has launched RxPass, a subscription for Prime members that offers select generic medications with free delivery for a flat fee of $5 per month. The service, which doesn’t require health insurance, currently covers medications for 80 common conditions, including high blood pressure, anxiety and acid reflux. RxPass was designed to save time for Amazon […] Retail TouchPoints January 24, 2023January 25, 2023 2 min read AmazonDept. PharmacyHealth & WellnessWalmartDeliveryPricing & PromotionsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionAcquisitionOwned Brands (Private Label)Marketing: TradeDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer NRF 2023 Spotlights Profitability, Workforce Enhancements and Media Network Opportunities The NRF Big Show, held in NYC Jan. 15-17, did more than bring together 35,000 attendees and more than 1,000 exhibitors. The event also gives us business editors the chance to suss out the major trends that retail decision-makers will be grappling with in 2023. Here’s our take on just a few of the key […] Retail TouchPoints January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 5 min read ConsumersAssociatesShoppersTechnology & InnovationExecutivesMarketing: Retail MediaData & InsightsInternationalDept. NonfoodEconomyCustomer ExperienceResults & InvestmentSustainabilityRecommerceLowesTargetReturnsPepsiCoMetaverseWhole FoodsDept. HBCDept. GroceryCompetitionInclusivityDept. BeverageStrategyPredictions and ForecastsBrick and MortarBigCommerceAlbertsons / SafewayMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: SocialOperations & Supply ChainMerchandisingCOVID19Store LocationThick DataTrends: TechBig DataBOPISAmazonDept. BakeryDept. ApparelAI / ML 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Dollar General Tests Healthcare Clinic Strategy Business Insider reports that “Dollar General just started delivering urgent and preventative care to customers in mobile clinics at three of its stores outside of Nashville. “The retailer has partnered with mobile clinic company DocGo to provide care for minor conditions including cold, flu, skin rashes, and urinary tract infections. The clinics, which take insurance […] MorningNewsBeat January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 < 1 min read Health & WellnessDollar GeneralStrategyBrick and MortarDept. OTCDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Boots welcomes job applications from LloydsPharmacy staff Pharmacy chains, including Boots, have stepped in to offer roles to pharmacy staff affected by the news that Lloydspharmacy is to withdraw from its Sainsbury’s in-store… View Article The Retail Bulletin January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. PharmacyAssociatesMarketing: In StoreHealth & WellnessDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value DG pilots mobile health clinics GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – Dollar General is introducing mobile health care services via a trial program with partner DocGo Inc. DocGo On-Demand clinics, hosted in vans in store parking lots, are staffed by clinicians who can perform tests, prescribe medications, provide urgent care and treat common ailments in adults and children. Dollar General said customers can […] MMR January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 2 min read Dollar GeneralHealth & WellnessBrick and MortarDept. HBCConsumersExecutivesPepsiCoKellogg'sPartnershipsResults & InvestmentProcter & GambleUnileverOwned Brands (Private Label)NestleGeneral MillsDept. PharmacyCoca ColaAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Vasos extolled for accomplishments GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Todd Vasos began an exciting new leadership chapter at Dollar General Corp. on November 1 as he transitioned from chief executive officer to senior advisor. The new role underscores the leadership, mentorship and perpetual evolution that has defined Vasos’ retail career for nearly four decades. MMR is proud to honor Vasos with […] MMR January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 5 min read Dollar GeneralExecutivesBrick and MortarMerchandisingDept. NonfoodOperations & Supply ChainShoppersDept. FreshCOVID19Dept. GroceryStore FormatDept. HBCDept. RefrigeratedConsumersInclusivityInternationalAssociatesDept. PharmacyDept. PerimeterHealth & WellnessDept. DairyDept. DeliBOPISUnileverDept. FrozenTech: CashierlessStrategyPredictions and ForecastsOwned Brands (Private Label)International - North AmericaDept. Fresh Prepared 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing 12 Principles For Building Successful Brands Based on events of 2022, here are twelve do’s and don’ts to keep in mind as you build your brand in 2023. Do’s 1. Do Know The Business In Which You Do Business Please be specific. For example, you are not in the restaurant business; you are not in the fast food business; you are […] Branding Strategy January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 5 min read Marketing: BrandStrategyShoppersData & InsightsOwned Brands (Private Label)Technology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsDept. ApparelHealth & WellnessWeatherSustainabilityCVSConsumersMondelezUnileverTwitterThick DataResults & InvestmentRestaurantsPricing & PromotionsKraftHeinzMarketing: TradeMarketing: SocialESG and CSRDept. HBCCOVID19Holiday & EventsDept. GroceryDept. NonfoodDept. PharmacyAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Momentum Commerce Bolsters Strategy Consulting Practice with Aisha Khan as VP, Strategy & Insights Momentum Commerce today announced an expansion of its senior leadership team with the hire of Aisha Khan as VP of Strategy & Insights. Aisha will marshal Momentum Commerce’s Strategy Consulting practice, building upon existing work with firms like Raymond James and Boston Consulting Group, along with brands like Therabody. Enterprise Brands, Consumer-Focused Private Equity Firms […] Momentum Commerce January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 2 min read StrategyConsultingData & InsightsAmazonResults & InvestmentAgenciesDept. HBCExecutivesMarketing: Retail MediaTechnology & InnovationConsumersDept. ApparelPredictions and ForecastsUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer How technology changes the way beauty brands interact with consumers During an NRF Big Show panel, execs from Estée Lauder and Macy’s discussed how data, artificial intelligence and TikTok are influencing customer behavior. MarketingDive January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 < 1 min read ConsumersTechnology & InnovationDept. HBCTikTokTech: AIShoppersMarketing: SocialExecutivesData & InsightsAI / ML 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Top 5 E-Commerce Trends for 2023 — According to the Experts Facing an economic downturn and reduced spending, 2022 was arguably one of the toughest year’s retail has ever faced. As the cost-of-living crisis continues, thoughts are now turning to what 2023 will have in store and how e-commerce merchants will respond to the challenges ahead. We spoke to a range of industry experts to get […] Mark Hook January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 4 min read ShoppersSustainabilityConsumersOperations & Supply ChainStreamingMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPredictions and ForecastsEconomyDept. ApparelOmnichannelAssociatesESG and CSRMetaverseBrick and MortarMarketing: Digital MediaStore LocationPricing & PromotionsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. HBCMarketing: TradeMarketing: Socialsocial commerceMarketing: UGCPodcastsCryptoStrategyThick DataMeta (Facebook)Trends: TechConsultingDept. NonfoodAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Space NK opens its largest store yet Luxury cosmetic retailer Space NK has opened the largest store in its portfolio following an extensive refurbishment to its west London outlet. The 2,500 sq ft… View Article The Retail Bulletin January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 < 1 min read RecommerceInternational - UKHealth & WellnessDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Tuesday Eye-Opener: The Non-Compete Clause As “Abusive Mechanism” by Kevin Coupe I’ve been interested to read a couple of pieces lately regarding an issue about which I reported less than two weeks ago – a move by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to ban non-compete agreements between companies and individuals. The key arguments against non-competes are two – one is that they depress […] MorningNewsBeat January 18, 2023January 18, 2023 3 min read AssociatesGovernmentEconomyTechnology & InnovationExecutivesConsumersCompetitionMeta (Facebook)StreamingStart UpsResults & InvestmentThick DataLegal & CriminalJohnson & JohnsonHealth & WellnessDept. HBCDept. NonfoodGoogle 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Best Buy cuts rewards program, prices are still on the rise and more More companies are cutting back on rewards programs Whether you rely on stars for your Starbucks fix or you counted on Best Buy’s rewards programs for your gadget, you might have been noticing that many programs designed to reward consumers are feeling less, well, rewarding. According to CNN, more and more businesses are cutting back […] PR Daily January 18, 2023January 18, 2023 2 min read ConsumersMarketing: SocialTwitterBest BuyShoppersData & InsightsESG and CSRMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionRestaurantsDeliveryOperations & Supply ChainExecutivesUnileverDept. HBCDept. NonfoodTechnology & InnovationEconomySustainabilityMarketing: BrandDept. ApparelDept. GroceryHoliday & EventsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 4
Trends & External Forces Kroger Health takes MMR’s top honor CINCINNATI — While Kroger Co. is best known as the nation’s grocer, the company is also a potent force in health care, with 2,255 pharmacies and 226 clinics across the U.S. The drive is under way to maximize synergies between the two sides of the business, positioning “food as medicine” as a means to keep […] MMR January 18, 2023January 18, 2023 6 min read Health & WellnessKrogerDept. HBCDept. GroceryDept. PharmacyShoppersConsumersCOVID19StrategyMarketing: SocialData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationAssociatesGovernmentBrick and MortarDept. FreshDept. BeverageMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationEconomyExecutivesMarketing: In StoreOperations & Supply ChainResults & InvestmentSustainabilityDept. Perimeter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Shopper & Customer Department: Nonfood Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance ESG Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Holiday & Events Operations & Supply Chain Millennials Dominated Holiday Shopping Spend — Here’s What it Means for 2023 In a year when holiday spending on gifts, travel and entertainment was down 1 percent from the year prior, one age group bucked that trend in a huge way. Millennials, perhaps aided by increased incomes due to “The Great Reshuffle,” told us it would spend a whopping 11 percent more than it did in 2021, […] Written by Kelly Pedersen January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Department: Consumer Durables ESG Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Holiday & Events Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats Retail Traffic Trends #112: Consumer Habits 2023 While some trends come and go, there were a few trends that have stayed with consumers throughout the year. As online shopping continues to be a popular choice for consumers, physical stores can offer shoppers perks that e-commerce can’t replicate. This week we look at trends to increase foot traffic and customer loyalty. […] Written by Doorcounts January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery - Natural Channel: Grocery - Natural Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Stores & Formats Just Walk Out gives Whole Foods stores an edge, data shows The two stores in the chain outfitted with Amazon’s checkout-free technology did better in some ways than nearby locations without the automated system during the second half of 2022, Placer.ai found. Written by Grocery Dive January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Channel: Grocery Department: Food Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces ShopRite adds online filters to help shoppers choose products and recipes The improvements are intended to help shoppers find products and recipes that meet specific criteria, such as dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free. Written by Grocery Dive January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Department: Nonfood Data & Insights Technology & Innovation 7 online grocery trends for retailers to watch Online grocery shopping is here to stay. Top online grocery trends include AI tools, drone delivery, data security, and ready-made meals. Written by Future of Commerce January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked